The storm scenes were filmed at aberdeen using a mockup of the ferry and two aeroplanes from the far east flying school at kai tak to provide the wind and water chutes to simulate waves. Star ferry has been awarded the logo of happy company 5 years plus 19. Mark conrad, a debonair angloaustrian former playboy and junk owner, now an alcoholic downandout, is expelled from hong kong. Advice on buying ferry ticket to macau hong kong forum. Hong kong ferry is an important transportation to connect hong kong island and kowloon which are separated by victoria harbour. As both a vehicle and a tourist attraction it is a symbol of hong kong. Ferry schedule between hong kong international airport and mainland china. I found that we can take a ferry from the china ferry terminal. Ferry to hong kong is a 1959 british melodramaadventure film directed by lewis gilbert and starring curt jurgens, sylvia syms, orson welles and jeremy. Conrads papers are out of order and macao refuses him entry.
Its principal routes carry passengers across victoria harbour, between hong kong island, and kowloon. Ferry to hong kong was released in america through 20th centuryfox along with several other likevintage rank organisation films. The service is operated by the star ferry company, which was founded in 1888 as the kowloon ferry company, and adopted its present name in 1898. Orson welles star and director of the critically acclaimed citizen kane stars as captain hart in this seabound adventure. It is also a main way for people to travel between the island and the outlying islands. Hong kong airport ferry, compare prices, times and book. There are many foreign films shot in hong kong, and this is one of them. Story of an outcast who is forced to journey back and forth between hong kong and macao on a ferry boat whose captain hates him. While ferry is the most convenient and moneysaving way, and will take less 1 hour to arrive at macau.
Curd jurgens and orson welles in ferry to hong kong 1959 there are many foreign films shot in hong kong, and this is one of them. Time table search new world first ferry services limited. He is placed on an ancient ferry boat, the fa tsan known to its crew as the fat annie, despite the protests of the pompous owner, captain cecil hart. As a city thats grown up around its harbour, hong kongs ferries are an attraction in their own right. We are planning for a day trip to macau on sep, which is a tuesday and i think also a public holiday in hong kong. Browse by categories this app is developed without any investors financial support. The turbojet ferry connects you to hong kong and macau within an hour, 24 hours a day. Media in category ferries in hong kong the following 107 files are in this category, out of 107 total. Curd jurgens ferry to hong kong 1959 bpa63r from alamys library of millions of high resolution stock photos. Regular ferry services link the main outlying islands to hong kong. New world first ferry services limited first ferry operates five main inner harbour and outlying island ferry routes in hong kong. Curd jurgens and orson welles in ferry to hong kong 1959.
A refund coupon will be issued to passengers with apdt paid with their air ticket during checkin at skypier or the prd and macao ports. With a history of over 100 years, the star ferry is a witness to the many changes that have taken place in hong kong over the years. To combat covid19 in hong kong, hkkf has taken the corresponding preventive measures as follows. With curd jurgens, orson welles, sylvia syms, jeremy spenser. China ferry terminal 1f china hong kong city, tsimshatsui. Ferry schedule between hong kong and mainland china.
Pursuant to a corporate restructuring in 1989, the holding company was renamed hong kong ferry holdings company limited. It was formed by a number of shipping and shipbuilding firms, and was incorporated in hong kong in february 1998. How much advance time should i allow at the ferry terminal for a ferry departing to hong kong on a friday evening. It is the only company in hong kong owning cruise vessels with marine restaurant, liquor and entertainment licenses. Hes sent to macao on the fa tsan, a ferry owned by captain hart. Airport to kowloon by ferry hong kong forum tripadvisor. Standby for macau ferry in the shun tak centre and macau ferry terminal, there are special lines for standby passengers who want to. From mong kok, the best way would be to take a bus to the star ferry terminal in tsim sha tsui. The hong kong pass comes with a free hk guidebook, packed with travel information to help you plan where to go, what to do and how to get there. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. The pompous captain orson welles of a macao to hong kong ferry is stuck with an austrian curt jurgens banned from both places. Macau is a close neighbour of hong kong, which is just about 60km away from hong kong. The charming star ferry boats have been faithfully carrying passengers from hong kong island to kowloon and back since 1888.
Just go to the ferry terminal when you are ready to leave and purchase ticket on the next outbound ferry. Star ferry has been accredited again as manpower developer 1st 30 apr 2018. Me disappointing seafaring adventure ferry to hong kong uk, 1959 has a. Following is some ferry guide information about ferry between hong kong and macau. The star ferry is a passenger ferry service operator and tourist attraction in hong kong. Turbojet ferry tickets for hong kong and macau klook.
Besides, they are the only transport to the outlying islands, such as lamma island, cheung chau island or peng chau island. In the 1950s the british rank organisation made the film ferry to hong kong. When his ship is forced to accept a deportee of the hong kong government, mark conrad curt jurgens, captain harts nose is put out of joint. You can take bus, ferry or helicopter to macau from hong kong. Hkkf currently provides 3 licensed scheduled passenger ferry routes to the outlying islands of the city. Hong kong sheung wan ferry port in hong kong connects you with macau outer harbour in macau with a choice of up to 110 ferry crossings per day. No need to prebook, ferries leaving 24 hours a day, every 15 minutes from outer island and hkmacau hong kong terminals for much of the day. With over 50 years of experience in ferrying locals and visitors, the modern turbojet fleet safely transports over 10 million passengers a year. Fares are reasonable, nominally higher on weekends and public holidays, and the ferries are comfortable and. Orson welles stars as cecil hart, captain of the eponymous ferry to hong kong.
Star ferry has been awarded the title of hong kong green organisation 12 sep 2018 certificate of excellence 2018 from tripadvisor. Mark conrad, a habitual drunk and troublemaker with a shady past, is expelled by hong kong police after one too many bar fights. Ticket location chu kong passenger transport company limited. The klook guide to taking a ferry from hong kong to macau gives you all you need to know about sailing across the waters to asias las vegas. Hong kong maritime museum formerly used by star ferry to hung hom hong kong ferry pier 7 is the star ferry service to tst hong kong ferry pier 6 to mui wo first ferry. He plays captain hart, who despite the prissy exterior is a bit of a blackguard. Helicopter traffic demand and heliport development in hong kong.
Scheduled ferry services to outlying islands cheung chau, lamma, lantau, peng chau and ma wan operate from central ferry piers on hong kong island. Shop 15, 1f, china hong kong city, 33 canton road,tsimshatsui. Orson welles played the sodden captain of a ferry boat transiting between hong kong and macao in the 1959 melodrama, ferry to hong kong. This curious african queen derivation stars curt jurgens as mark conrad, an austrian exile and orson welles as blustery ferryboat captain. The redesigned and improved hk ferry app guides you to the places in hong kong that you can go but you seldom go in a more handy way. Time to get to ferry from macau to hong kong tripadvisor. Hong kong and macau ferry, ferry schedual, fares and terminals. Travel on the famous star ferry between hong kong island and kowloon, or. You can simply take the airport express to hong kong station, then catch the star ferry to kowloon the discovery bay ferry is an enclosed vessel with usually dirty windows. Ferries are an effective form of transportation between hong kong island and kowloon.
Passengers who arrive at hong kong international airport by crossboundary ferry service for onward departure by air are exempted from the air passenger departure tax apdt. Hong kong ferry, compare prices, times and book tickets. Hong kong guidebook download your free hong kong guide. Things run smoothly for captain hart until drunken passenger mark conrad curt. Established in 1923, the hongkong and yaumati ferry company, limited has a long presence in hong kong. Book details and how to order download free chapters. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. Hkkf has enhanced the cleaning of piers, ferry cabin and airconditioning systems with antiseptic solution or diluted bleach solution. With a fine touch of elegance and impeccable service by its experienced team, harbour cruise bauhinia is an ideal choice in town for entertainment, sightseeing and banqueting while cruising in the unparalleled victoria harbour. The star ferry company came into existence around 1898 and since then its ferries have been shuttling busily between hong kong island and.
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